Random Baby Name Generator
Random baby name, or pick from your shortlist.
Generate a random baby name filtered by gender and starting letter, or paste your own shortlist and let the tool pick between your finalists — built for couples stuck deciding between a handful of names.
Shortlist (optional). Paste your own candidate names to pick only between those.
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Click Get a name to see a result.
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How it works
- Shortlist (optional). Paste your own candidate names to pick only between those.
- Or discover. Leave the list empty and filter by gender or starting letter to browse ideas.
- Pick. Click "Get a name" to draw one at random.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use this to pick between names we already like?
Yes. Paste your shortlist into the list box and it picks randomly between just your finalists instead of the full name bank.
What filters does the discovery mode support?
Gender and starting letter, so you can browse names that fit a preference you already have.
Where do the names come from?
A curated list of common given names — it's meant for idea generation, not a comprehensive name registry.
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Further reading
- Naming a baby around a constraint you already have
Most couples aren't naming from a blank slate — they're naming around a rule: match a sibling's initial, honor a grandparent's letter, or stay unisex. Here's how to turn those constraints into filters instead of fighting them.
- Picking a baby name is two different problems: discovery, then decision
Early on, the problem is too few ideas. Later, it's too many good ones. Here's why a baby name generator needs two separate modes — filtered random discovery and paste-your-shortlist decision — and a routine for each phase.